Woodson Deerman, 85, passed away on September 20, 2025, at his home where he was surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Dutton.
Funeral services will begin at noon on Tuesday, September 23, at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Corey Burns and the Reverend Eric Brown officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chip Slaton, Mike Cobb, Kenny Berry, Benny Berry, Bruce Allison, Blake Wright, and Brad Dudley.
Survivors include: his wife of 42 years, Carolyn; daughter, Woodonna Deerman; brothers-in-law, Bobby Webb (Cathy) and Allen Webb (Candice); nieces, Connie Kirk (Dave), Alex Webb (Kevin Zoladz), and Chloe Webb; nephews, Robby Webb and Perry Webb (Kristi); along with several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Beatrice Deerman; sisters, Toni
Carpenter and Susie Reed; brothers, Dan Deerman and Kenneth Deerman; nephew, Terry Carpenter; and granddaughter, Lily Talley.
The family requests no flowers. They ask instead that donations be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church of Scottsboro, 1105 South Board Street, Scottsboro, AL 35769.
Woodson was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He served as a trustee for eight years and drove the church bus on many trips. He was also a Mason.
He graduated from Section High School, Athens State, and Middle Tennessee State University. His first career was in secondary education first at North Sand Mountain High School then at Stevenson High School. He was a history teacher and head varsity basketball coach. His team was the runner-up in the 1968 SVC Tournament Championship. He was named Coach of the Year by the SVC Conference of Coaches. One of his teams was the first Alabama team to win the Sequatchie Valley Conference.
Woodson was named City Recreation Director for Scottsboro in 1971 and continued in that position until his retirement in 1992. He was instrumental in establishing the local Dixie Youth Baseball League and getting ball fields built. Participation in Rec League activities greatly increased during his tenure.
Woodson stayed busy in his retirement years by doing yard work and keeping an immaculate yard. He and Carolyn enjoyed traveling, boating, and just spending time together. He was also handy with woodworking.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
